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Jane Shanahan
@janeshanahan.bsky.social
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Snr Care Home Pharmacy Technician. Anticholinergics, polypharmacy, deprescribing. Speaker at The University of Lancashire #FindYourEvelyn https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/author/jane-shanahan
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Jane Shanahan @janeshanahan.bsky.social · Aug 13
Delighted & proud that our carehome meds opt team at East Lancs Hospitals have allowed Evelyn,a 101yo lady to achieve what matters to her. Hoping other carehome providers start to implement now. Empowering care staff.
www.carehomeprofessional.com/medication-n...
#FindyourEvelyn #SafeDeprescribing
Public/ private medication trial achieves 'remarkable' results
A partnership between an NHS Trust and a private social care provider which aimed to reduce medications for residents is set to be rolled out nationwide
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Shibley @drshibley.bsky.social · 10d
10 years ago. #dementia #care #learning #bookawards
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Jane Shanahan @janeshanahan.bsky.social · 13h
Excited to have just booked my 1st ever 'two days in one day' Teams meeting, with a pharmacy technician in New Zealand!
A week ahead of #WorldPharmacyTechnicianDay
discussing how we can all support each other
#collaboration #TimeZoneColleagues
#SupportingCareHomes🏡❤️
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PrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · 1d
Congratulations to Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board – Care Home Medicines Optimisation Team, winners in the 'Care homes/domiciliary care/carer medicines optimisation' category.

Thanks to all who entered this category.

#PrescQIPP2025

NHS BLMK Health and Care Partnership
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Emma Vardy @emmavardy2.bsky.social · 2d
Busy transforming Outpatients in my own way. Now no waiting list for our geriatric medicine clinic. Limited referral from GP. Data showing majority of those attending clinic (often multiple) are older. Do we shrink our service? No we do not. We embark on a plan to see more older ppl/reduce waits.1/2
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The Pharmacist @thepharmacistnews.bsky.social · 3d
Patient response to hypertension medication varies with ethnicity, a research study has discovered. The findings highlight the importance of personalised medicine in high blood pressure management.

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#hypertension #bloodpressure #medicines #pharmacy #UKpharmacy #pharmsky
Ethnicity may affect response to hypertension medication
Ethnicity may significantly affect how patients respond to hypertension medication, a research study has found.
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Euan Reid @euanreid.pharmsky.app · 3d
Symbicort 100/6 Turbohaler (formoterol/budesonide) has become the first inhaler to receive MHRA approval for maintenance and reliever therapy (MART) in children aged 6–11 years.
#Pharmsky

www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/...
Symbicort Turbohaler 100/6, Inhalation powder - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) | 1326
Symbicort Turbohaler 100/6, Inhalation powder - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) by AstraZeneca UK Limited
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Donald Macaskill @drdmacaskill.bsky.social · 5d
#Socialcare carries people: it is high time it was supported. #reform #leadership #humanrights #Governmentapathy #dignity

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Social care carries people: it is high time it was supported.
The following is based on an opening address given a couple of weeks ago at the Westminster Policy Conference. We meet in autumn. The air is a lot sharper. The green has given away to
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South West Pharmacy Research Network @swpharmres.bsky.social · 5d
We are delighted to welcome
@hadeelmohamed.bsky.social to our 2025 Innovation day to talk about journeying through pharmacy practice, research and inclusive leadership.

See our full speaker line up and book your free place now www.bath.ac.uk/events/south...
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Therapeutics Initiative @drug-evidence.bsky.social · 6d
ICYMI: Our MOST-VIEWED #Deprescribing webinar ever 👇🏽

Antidepressant withdrawal effects & how to safely stop them🛑
youtube.com/watch?v=LRr0...

✅ Maudsley approach to deprescribing #antidepressants
✅ Hyperbolic tapering
✅ Distinguishing withdrawal effects

#MedEd #MedSafety
Dr. Mark Horowitz: Antidepressant withdrawal effects and how to safely stop them
YouTube video by Therapeutics Initiative
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PrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · 6d
#TalkingMeds podcast episode 28 launches tomorrow, Oct 3.

@jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app, Stephanie Bancroft and Dr Janine Barnes discuss challenges using medicines to help treat Parkinson's and how pharmacy teams can upskill in this area.

Listen tomorrow here: prescqipp.info/our-resource...
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PrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · 8d
Neal Maskrey, honorary professor of evidence-informed decision making at @keeleuniversity.bsky.social, will deliver our next Clinical Masterclass on 15 October from 1-2pm.

His vast experience also includes a stint as programme director at @nicecomms.bsky.social.

www.prescqipp.info/our-resource...
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 9d
📜NEW PAPER: Supporting Older People Living With Frailty to Self-Manage Multiple Medicines: An Experience-Based Co-Design of a Complex Intervention Developed in UK Primary Care.

Read the paper or access the toolkit here: yqsr.org/category/aca...

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Adam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social · 13d
New paper out in @age-and-ageing.bsky.social: Maintaining independence at home after a fall: a process evaluation of the MAINTAIN multicomponent intervention for people living with dementia. Read it here: academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...
Maintaining independence at home after a fall: a process evaluation of the MAINTAIN multicomponent intervention for people living with dementia
AbstractBackground. People with dementia who have a fall can experience both physical and psychological effects, often leading to diminished independence.
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Matteo Cesari @macesari.bsky.social · 9d
Appropriateness of #Antiplatelets and #Anticoagulants Among Older Adults Experiencing #Falls

"...High prevalence of likely inappropriate antithrombotic use among older adults presenting to the #ED with a fall.."

#Geriatrics #Care #Health #MedSky

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Appropriateness of Antiplatelets and Anticoagulants Among Older Adults Experiencing Falls
Prevalence of Medication Appropriateness Index (MAI) Subdomains by Medication. The chart demonstrates the rates of each subdomain for each antithrombotic as well as the overall rate of likely or pote...
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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · 10d
📢 Out now- our September newsletter includes:
🔸News - a study suggesting continuity of midwife care can improve outcomes for Black women and support breastfeeding
🔸Blogs from public involvement members
🔸Events, Training opps + more 👇

mailchi.mp/8bb3080435cd...
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Jane Shanahan @janeshanahan.bsky.social · 12d
#anticholinergics Sept 2025
Conclusions:
Transient increases in anticholinergic burden significantly raise OHCA risk, particularly among individuals with higher burden levels.

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#Pharmsky #medsky
Transient anticholinergic burden and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a case-crossover study
AbstractBackground and Aims. Anticholinergic burden has been linked to cardiovascular events and mortality, but its association with out-of-hospital cardia
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Age UK @age-uk.bsky.social · 12d
📃 Today, we release our 2025 State of Health and Social Care Report.

While more of us are living longer, on many other measures, we have gone backwards.

To read our 5 key takeaways, and to download the full report, visit the Age UK website: https://bit.ly/4gHDMih
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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 13d
🚨New Episode!

With Dr Laurence Gray we explore the vital topic of toxicity — from the dangers of medicines to the principles of managing patients exposed to toxic substances, and the crucial role of healthcare professional education in reducing harm.

www.theauralapothecary.com/81-dr-lauren...
8.1 Dr Laurence Gray - The Dose Maketh the Poison
Toxicity - from the dangers of medicines , to the principles of managing patients exposed to toxic substances, and the crucial role of healthcare professional education in reducing harm
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Jane Shanahan @janeshanahan.bsky.social · 13d
People with Parkinson's need to get their meds on time -
every time. A delay can cause an increase in symptoms.
This flow chart @parkinsons.org.uk
supports hospitals to ensure that systems are safe, to avoid harm.

Download it here: bit.ly/4n8h3hU
#pharmsky #medsky
Hospital pharmacy Parkinson's time critical medication guide
A guide to support hospital pharmacy staff in implementing time critical Parkinson’s medication management.
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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 14d
BBC’s One has featured Dementia UK’s partnership with Nationwide on The One Show. 

In the episode, the personal experiences of a family who’ve accessed dementia support within a Nationwide branch is explored, and there is an interview with an Admiral Nurse.

Read More: buff.ly/jMSdb7W
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Jane Shanahan @janeshanahan.bsky.social · 14d
To all pharmacists. Happy World Pharmacists Day 2025
Thank you for your expertise and all that you do.
Pharmacy is not just about pills; it's about care, safety, and trust
#worldpharmacistsday2025
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Jane Shanahan @janeshanahan.bsky.social · Jun 3
Let's make hospitals safer for people with #Parkinson's.
"On time," means supporting people to take their meds within 30mins of the prescribed time or symptoms could increase.
Excellent supportive resources here for hospitals and all HCPs.
#GetItOnTime
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Time critical medication and Get It On Time campaign resources
Information and resources for professionals on time critical medication for Parkinson's, including the Get It on Time campaign and resources.
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APTUK @aptuk.bsky.social · 14d
APTUK want all pharmacy technicians to be contribute to Pharmacy Technician Day! Complete the Slido to share how you make an impact:
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Simon Wheeler @simonwheeler.bsky.social · 14d
This is absolutely awesome. I am so pleased for everyone involved and particularly for people with Huntington's disease who will benefit.
Also, this is the first example I know of where gene therapy might well prevent dementia. Onwards to FTD!
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Huntington’s treatment slows disease for first time giving hope to families
The condition, which currently has no cure, has been slowed in a groundbreaking trial
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Lisa McCarthy (she/her) @lisamccarthy.bsky.social · 14d
I am always up for a chat with @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app! Kindred spirits united by a cranky elevator (aka lift) and @eahpofficial.bsky.social. Listen to the @prescqipp.info podcast... #deprescribing #ICOD2026
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deprescribing.org @deprescribing.bsky.social · 17d
Looking for a new podcast for your commute? 🎧

Check out the latest @prescqipp.info info #TalkingMeds podcast where our @deprescribing.bsky.social Co-Director @lisamccarthy.bsky.social and host @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app discuss person-centered deprescribing, ICOD 2026, and more!
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PrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · 20d
Our next #TalkingMeds podcast drops tomorrow, 19 Sept!

Join @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app as he talks to University of Toronto Professor @lisamccarthy.bsky.social about deprescribing lessons we can learn from Canada.

Listen here: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource...

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